President of the Republic of South Africa Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma will be a guest of Jamaica during a State visit to mark Jamaica’s Golden Jubilee next month.
The colourful Zuma is scheduled to arrive at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Saturday, August 4, and will be accorded a Guard of Honour furnished by the Jamaica Defence Force.
President Zuma, who is scheduled to leave Jamaica on Tuesday, August 7, will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and members of her Cabinet, and call on the Leader of the Opposition Andrew Holness.
A Jamaica House release said Zuma will be the special guest of honour at a State Dinner to be hosted by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen, and will attend various events in celebration of Jamaica 50.
“President Zuma will also experience some of Jamaica’s tourism attractions,” Jamaica House said. The release said it is expected that Zuma’s visit will serve to diversify bilateral relations and promote cooperation in various fields.
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